Hull City have sold Jake Livermore to West Bromwich Albion.
From a key player at the start of the season to suddenly sold in January, Jake Livermore has departed Hull City.
Livermore signed with Tony Pulis’ West Bromwich Albion, who are currently eighth in the Premier League table, in comparison to Hull’s 18th.
The BBC report that while the fee is undisclosed it is believed to be in the region of £10 million.
Hull City’s Jake Livermore in action with Southampton’s Steven Davis
Livermore’s performances at the start of the season attracted rave reviews when he filled in at centre-back during a defensive crisis, playing seven games in the position.
He since returned to midfield, making a total of 21 appearances for the Tigers in the Premier League this season.
Hull City’s Jake Livermore in action with Swansea City’s Nathan Dyer
A change in management has obviously brought fresh ideas in with new boss Marco Silva content to sanction a sale of a player who was seen as important by former manager Mike Phelan.
Hull face a tricky test away to Premier League leaders Chelsea this weekend, and will be forced to shuffle the pack to replace the 27-year-old.
His exit has been met with a mixture of confusion and acceptance by Hull fans, who are still hopeful their side can pull off a miracle and survive the drop.
Here is a look at how Hull City fans reacted on Twitter to the deal…
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